What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Technician position at Richardson International?
Responsibilities:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance
- Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling and coding
- Identify and manage non-conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions
- Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples
- Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bachelor’s degree in food related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
- Experience in quality assurance testing
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 50 pounds), sit, stand and walk for extended periods
- Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment
- Communicate verbally and in writing, and distinguish objects or equipment visually
- Work 12-hour shifts